Sendai City in Miyagi Prefecture is a city rich in culture and nature, where you can enjoy sightseeing and gourmet food all year round. It is home to Sendai Castle, which was built by warlord Date Masamune, and Zuihoden Temple, his mausoleum.
Additionally, here you can find Matsushima, one of Japan’s three most scenic spots, Okama Crater on the Zao Echo Line, Naruko Gorge, Sendai Morning Market, and many other attractions and things to do.
Surrounded by the sea and mountains, the area is blessed with a wide variety of delicious foods and exciting events, including the Sendai Tanabata Festival, Sendai Pageant of Starlight, and the Ogawara Cherry Blossom Festival, which are held throughout the spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Read on to find out about Sendai and things to do there.
What Kind of Places are Miyagi & Sendai?
Miyagi Prefecture is located on the Pacific side of the Tohoku Region of northern Japan. There are many great sightseeing spots in addition to the gourmet town of Sendai, including the beautiful scenery of Matsushima, Japan’s most popular hot springs resort, Naruko Onsen, and Zao, with its emerald green sparkling Crater Lake Okama.
Sendai is the Tohoku region’s largest city, with a population of over 1 million, and Miyagi Prefecture’s tourism gateway. Natural beauty is abundant throughout the metropolis, which, consequently, has been dubbed “The City of Trees.”
Additionally, there are popular tourist attractions and historical sites related to Date Masamune (the legendary Japanese military commander of the Warring States period who laid the foundations for Sendai City), such as Sendai Castle Ruins and Zuihoden. There are also two hot springs located about 30 minutes by car from the center of the city.
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How to get to Sendai from Tokyo
By Shinkansen
From Tokyo Station, it takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to Sendai Station via the Tohoku Shinkansen Hayabusa and Hayate.
By Plane
To Sendai, it takes about 25 minutes from the Sendai Airport Station connected to the Terminal Building of Sendai International Airport via regular train service, and about 17 minutes via express.
Some of the main tourist attractions in Sendai are a bit of a distance away from Sendai Station, so it is recommended to use the subway, bus, or taxi from there. However there are also many restaurants around Sendai Station known for their famous gourmet dishes such as beef tongue and zunda-mochi, so you may want to go by foot and walk around.
To get to the various tourist attractions of Miyagi Prefecture from Sendai, such…
